Suitable for aspiring paediatricians who want to pass MRCPCH Part 1 examination, this book includes over 350 questions that are of a combination of MCQs, EMQs and Best of Fives to reflect the balance of questions in the exam and offer targeted, effective revision. It incorporates changes to the MRCPCH Part 1 exam.

"This book is innovative and original in assisting the reader to apply the principles of science to paediatric practice" -Professor Neena Modi, Former President, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. The Science of Paediatrics, MRCPCH Mastercourse, provides essential background preparation for the MRCPCH Theory and Science examination. It contains an up-to-date review of the application of science to everyday paediatric clinical practice, whether it is interpreting clinical signs or investigations, prescribing drugs or identifying best management. Although this understanding is essential in order to make informed clinical decisions, it is diffi cult to obtain as it is not usually covered in clinical textbooks. - MRCPCH exam-format questions embedded in each chapter to test understanding - Emphasis on embryology to explain many congenital abnormalities - An overview of the relevant anatomy and physiology - Focus on the application and interpretation of investigations - Examples of recent advances in science and clinical research that have benefitted the children's care - All clinical specialties covered by paediatric specialists - Chapters covering evidence-based paediatrics, statistics, ethics and quality improvement

Features over 500 questions to help you prepare for your MRCPCH Part 1 exams. With chapters corresponding to those in the 'Essential Revision Notes', this title uses a variety of question formats to test your comprehension of the key points.

Suitable for candidates preparing for the MRCPCH exam, this title includes 24 specialty-based chapters that provide concise information in an accessible format.

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Updated focusing on the learning needs of the new format MRCPCH Clinical examination. To maximise revision time, 3 parts represent the Clinical exam stations: Part 1 History Taking & Management Planning; Part 2 Communication Skills; Part 3 Clinical Stations. Written by paediatricians with experience of teaching and helping to run previous exams.